(La Porte, IN) - A La Porte County man accused of battering a pregnant woman has been found guilty following a jury trial.

 

On December 1 of last year, a pregnant woman came forward to La Porte City Police alleging violence against her. She reported an altercation with Kyle Mouser of La Porte. Reports indicate Mouser physically assaulted the woman, then rammed his car into hers when she tried to flee.

 

La Porte Detective Marcos Loza led an investigation, which led to initial charges of domestic battery, strangulation, criminal recklessness, and interference in the reporting of a crime.

 

Following a two-day jury trial in La Porte Circuit Court earlier this month, Mouser was found guilty of domestic battery with bodily injury to a pregnant woman, a Level 5 Felony. He could face between one and six years in prison when he is sentenced on December 27.

 

Prosecuting Attorney Sean Fagan said, “Domestic violence, especially to those with child, is a terrible crime, and harms our community. My office appreciates the fantastic relationship we have with the Laporte City Police Department. Detective Loza’s investigation and testimony was essential for securing a guilty verdict.” Fagan also credited Chuck Watterson, Chief Deputy Prosecutor, who handled the case.